A special kind of magic happens when you combine 500 people of all ages with a car-free coastal road. That’s how Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on the Ocean Drive became such a beloved annual event in Newport, and now the Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll through Island Park and The Hummocks is fast-becoming a family-friendly… read more
The 10-Spot Ride 2024 Was 10x Amazing!
The annual 10-Spot Ride on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, was a thrilling celebration of bikes, the local community, music, delicacies, and more! We welcomed 300 guests on bikes to a variety of properties from downtown patios to a harborside dock, from swinging hammocks and a labyrith to a majestic oceanfront mansion, from the colonial to brand-spanking-new. Amazing local musicians charmed and serenaded for all five hours, and the array of sips and tastes from Newport’s most generous chefs and restaurants delighted palettes all day long. The day captured and offered the splendid variety that defines Newport!
First Person: Reporting in from “The Street Project”
by Shawna Kitzman, Senior Planner, Toole Design Recently, I had the privilege to organize a screening of The Street Project with Bike Newport which took place on August 13th at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport. This film explores the critical issue of unsafe street designs in the United States and the culture and policies… read more
Film Screening: The Street Project
The Street Project film and panel discussion on August 13, 7:00PM at Jane Pickens Theater Hosted by Ride Island: the initiative to advance and support active transportation on Aquidneck Island, managed by Bike Newport, Grow Smart RI, Toole Design, and van Beuren Charitable Foundation. On August 13, 2024, this important film, which examines the implications… read more
“Open Road” Fun at The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll
Saturday, September 14th, 2024, 9:00am – Noon The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is your once-a-year chance to embrace the magic of a car-free, family-friendly experience along the striking coastline of Portsmouth, RI! Enjoy the beauty of Island Park and The Hummocks, outside, on the road, safely and with confidence. Bring your kids, your friends… read more
Fourth of July Bike Decorating and Parade 2024
The Fourth of July Bike Decorating! Starting at 9:00am at William Ellery Park we’ll have oodles of red white & blue to dress up your bicycle for the People’s Parade that starts from this point at 9:30/9:45am. The Parade proceeds to Washington Square for great music and the annual reading of the Declaration… read more
Newport Pride Ride: Saturday, June 29th
It’s a celebration of love, unity and diversity on wheels! Newport, Rhode Island’s vibrant city, is known for its scenic beauty, rich history, and inclusive community spirit. In a beautiful display of unity and celebration, Newport Pride and Bike Newport again join together for the highly anticipated Newport Pride Ride. This annual event is a… read more
Bike Newport and FabNewport Join the Ranks of the Nation’s Bicycle Friendly Businesses
When the League of American Bicyclists announced the 2024 Bicycle Friendly Businesses this week, we were happy to see two Newport nonprofits at the top of the list – Bike Newport with Platinum status, and our friends at FabNewport with Silver. This year, the League recognized 56 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses. The photos… read more
Holiday Bike Giveaway 2023!
On Saturday, December 9th, we welcomed dozens of children and families from Pell Elementary School to our Big Blue Bike Barn for our annual Holiday Bike Giveaway. This is truly one of our favorite days of the year. You’ll see why when you watch this delightful video recap. Enjoy! Amazing! 80 restored bikes; 24 brand… read more
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